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Pencel Family History

Pencel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wencel, Pennel, Pence, Penuel, Pencek, Engel, Peel, Ponce, Bence

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Where is the Pencel family from?

You can see how Pencel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pencel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pencel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pencel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pencel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pencel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Pencel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pencel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Pencel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Pencel. For the veterans among your Pencel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pencel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Pencel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pencel in 1979 was 83, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pencel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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